German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

forceps

A pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or obstetrics for seizing and holding objects.

ottoman bed

A bed featuring a hydraulic lifting mechanism that allows the mattress base to be raised, revealing a large storage area underneath the entire mattress.

pH

A figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a logarithmic scale on which 7 is neutral, lower values are more acidic, and higher values more alkaline.

pachuco

A member of a subculture of Mexican-American teenagers and young men associated with zoot suits, distinct slang (Caló), and a rebellious lifestyle in the mid-20th century.

paparazzi

Photographers who follow famous people everywhere in order to take photographs of them for newspapers and magazines.

parameter

A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically worked into an organized system.

paraphilia

A condition characterized by obsessive sexual desire and arousal focused on unusual objects, situations, or individuals.

parliament

The legislature of certain countries, consisting of elected representatives.

pastel

A crayon made of powdered pigments bound with gum or resin.

patent

A government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

patriarch

The male head of a family or tribe.